Parke Muth, former international admissions officer at the University of Virginia, has written one of the best articles I’ve ever read about the realities of admissions to the most selective US universities. It is something that all students aspiring to the Ivy League or other top-ranked US institutions – and their parents – should read and factor into their admissions process. Don’t skip the TedTalk at the end – also excellent.

Feel free to post questions you might have after reading this in the comments below.